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E-RAS Troubleshooting Guide

If you do not have a Lotus Notes account:
Click here to apply for an account. Wait up to three business days for your application to process.
If you already have a Lotus Notes account:
Some early users of Lotus Notes may need to set/reset their Internet password. Follow these instructions to set/reset the Internet password:
  • Start Lotus Notes and click on the "Favorite Bookmarks" on your Bookmark Toolbar (The icon is a yellow folder with an orange star on it).
  • Open "SUNYSB's Address Book".
  • On the left pane, make sure "People" is highlighted. If it isn't, click on it once to highlight it.
  • On the right pane, locate your name on the list.
  • Once you select your name, click on the button labeled "Edit Person".
  • The last item under the "Basics" tab, is "Internet Password". Click on the "Enter Password" button. You will be prompted to enter your password. The password is case-sensitive. After you have finished typing in your password, click on the "OK" button.
  • Click on the button labeled "Save and Close". This completes your Internet password setup.
  • Wait at least one hour for this change to take effect.
If you experience trouble following these instructions, you can contact Client Support at (631) 632-9800 and request additional assistance. Let them know you "need help setting your Lotus Notes Internet password".
If you tried all of the above and still cannot access the Electronic Record of Authorized Signatures On-line System:
Please email Application Support for Administration and give a detailed description of the problem you are experiencing including any error messages or prompts. Please make sure your subject line of the email includes "E-RAS" or "Electronic Record of Authorized Signatures".

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